Deutsche Bank/ASF 2005 Texas Hold ’Em TournamentMonday, January 24th, 2005 ♠ 10:30 pmFairmont Scottsdale Princess—Grand Ballroom (Immediately Following Jay Leno) |
Play begins at the ASF 2005 Deutsche Bank Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament.
You've got to know when to hold 'em, or when to fold 'em…
The dealer counts the chips for Ken Fischbach.
Richard D'Albert, Managing Director of Deutsche Bank, and George Miller, Executive Director of the ASF, award the poker prizes. The fifth place winner was Amy Crews-Cutts.
Fourth place winner was Sean Kirk.
Third place winner was Jordan M. Schwartz, Esq.
Second place winner was Ken Fischbach.
Tournament Champion was John Bella, Jr.
The ASF 2005 Texas Hold ’Em Tournament was sponsored by Deutsche Bank. Players matched their wits and poker skills against their fellow securitization market professionals in this exciting, fast-paced action!
The prizes were cash contributions to the charity of their choice. An evening of good fun with a good cause!
And The Winners Are:
- Tournament Champion John Bella, Jr., Senior Director, Fitch Ratings, donated $3500 to Literacy Chicago
- Second place winner Ken Fischbach, Senior Vice President, MBNA America, donated $1400 to Habitat for Humanity International
- Third place winner, Jordan M. Schwartz, Esq., Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, donated $1050 to the America Heart Association
- Fourth place winner Sean Kirk, Vice President Trading, Asset-Back Securities, United Capital Markets, donated $700 to the Women's Emergency Network, Miami, FL.
- Fifth place winner Amy Crews-Cutts, Chief Economist, Freddie Mac, donated $350 to International Conservatory of Music in Washington D.C.
Tournament Details:
- No-Limit Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament limited to 100 Players.
- No buy-in—all playing spots were issued on a complimentary basis, either by tournament sponsors or directly by the ASF
- Each player received chips representing 1,000 betting units
- Tournament begain with 10 tables of 10 player each. As the game progressed and players went "bust," these tables were consolidated
- The tournament champion was the player who held the most chips at the end of the game. Second, third, fourth and fifth place finishers were also recognized
- The prize pool consisted of cash. The tournament champion and other winners were allowed to designate their allocated portion of the prize pool to the charity of their choice, as follows: Tournament Champion—50% of the prize pool Second Place—25% of the prize pool Third Place—15% of the prize pool Fourth Place—10% of the prize pool Fifth Place—5% of the prize pool
- Random assignment to authentic Las Vegas-style poker tables, each with a qualified, experienced dealer
- All playing chips, cards and other equipment provided
- Master of ceremonies and tournament coordinator on hand to instruct on playing and oversee the action
- Complimentary cocktails and waiter service for tournament players
